'Stranger Things' Series Finale Earns Over $25 Million USD From Theatrical Screenings

Summary

• Netflix’s Stranger Things finale earned between $25 million and $30 million USD during a massive two-day theatrical event on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
• The release broke the theatrical record for a streaming title previously held by KPop Demon Hunters ($19 million USD), with AMC Theatres alone generating $15 million from over 753,000 attendees
• Due to cast residual agreements, theaters sold “concession vouchers” instead of standard tickets to reserve seats; prices ranged from $20 at AMC and Cinemark to a thematic $11 at Regal Cinemas (honoring the character Eleven)

The season finale of Netflix‘s Stranger Things could have earned up to $30 million USD over its New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day showings.

As per Deadline, the show’s finale overthrows KPop Demon Hunters’ $19 million USD total from its two-day theatrical run in August 2025. Of Stranger Things: The Finale’s $25 million USD to $30 million USD earnings, $15 million USD comes from AMC Theaters, which welcomed 753,000 moviegoers.

Deadline adds that due to the cast’s contractual agreements regarding residuals, theaters were not allowed to sell regular tickets. Instead, attendees were able to reserve seats via concession vouchers that included food and drinks. The Hollywood Reporter notes that the “tickets” were priced at $20 USD at AMC and Cinemark Theatres, while Regal Cinemas and other theaters paid homage to Millie Bobby Brown’s character and priced the tickets at $11 USD.